Using Car Share for Day Trips

May 13, 2014

Spring is here (and Summer is approaching!) which means gorgeous weather and easier schedules for the whole family. How do you plan on spending it? Don’t keep yourself cooped up! We encourage you to explore your surroundings, whether it is a new city or your hometown. No matter where you go you are likely to find something within driving distance that you haven’t experienced so get out there! Day trips can get become very costly very quick so using a car share program like U-Haul Car Share® is a great alternative to get your adventure started.

What is it?

U-Haul Car Share® is exactly that: a car sharing service. You can use the app to find where the nearest U-Haul Car Share®vehicle is and register your information. After entering your information on the app, you can drive away in the vehicle, and it only takes minutes! You can choose from a variety of cars, many of which have collapsible seats, so you can pack it with everything you will need. Almost anyone can use a U-Haul Car Share vehicle. These are the only requirements:

Applicants 18 years of age and older:

Have a valid and current Driver’s License

Must be able to upload a current picture of your driver’s license and photo of yourself

Have a valid credit card payment

Have zero alcohol or drug related violations within the past 5 years.

How does it work?

Once you have access to your vehicle, it is easy! You don’t have to worry about gas because each vehicle is equipped with a gas card you can use. You also don’t need to worry about insurance because it is included in your reservation. You can choose to use the vehicle for just a few hours or for the day and can even extend your reservation using the same app. Just remember, you can’t actually leave the country, so stick to day trips and please don’t text and drive.

Using U-Haul Car Share® takes the burden of using your own car out of the equation and makes for a worry free day trip.

Do you have tips on how to take an easy and fun day trip? Let us know in the comments below.